What is the last movie you saw? and rate it.

I'm just finishing up with 10th and Wolf for the second time today, and I have to say that it was quite good. I will give it a 10/10 because it was good the first time I watched it and then I watched it again just to make sure.

There are a lot of good actors in this, such as Giovanni Ribisi, Leslie Ann Warren, James Marsden and Brad Renfro. I wanted to watch 10th and Wolf because Brad Renfro had a part in it. Brad Renfro died about a month ago and he's from the same place I am. I wanted him to do well, but he had some issues, and he died, and it's really sad to me. Heath Ledger died about a week or so later than Brad, but Heath got more publicity. Brad Renfro struggled with substance abuse for a long time, so I hope he is in a better place now. With that in mind, I wanted to watch his last performances so I rented this movie, because it was one that I hadn't really seen or heard of.

It reminded me of The Departed a little, in that it was a mob story and everyone was a bad guy and most everyone dies in the end. But 10th and Wolf hooked me in the first watching, whereas I had to watch The Departed a few times just to get interested (and The Departed was the critics' darling -- go figure).

The thing I liked about 10th and Wolf is that it centered around 3 people who actually had a real blood connection.

Giovanni Ribisi is so convincing in this role. I really like him as an actor. I've seen him in other movies and for a while I expected him to be a huge superstar, but he keeps winding up in these non-blockbuster films. And I guess that's a good thing, because he'll just keep working toward improving his craft, and that can only mean more surprisingly good movies.

Brad Renfro's part was that of the soft-hearted and somewhat soft-headed little brother that everyone wanted to protect. I think Brad did a good job of portraying this character. And then, at the end, most everyone is dead.

I've read other forums, and this movie is loosly based on real events. But, the key word is loosely...in short, what I am saying, is that this was entertaining to me, and a lot more believable than The Departed. But, The Departed was a good movie. I just had to watch it a few more times before I liked it. I suppose a more sophisticated film buff could tear 10th and Wolf to shreds, but I really think 10th and Wolf is better than The Departed. And if you don't agree, at least give Giovanni Ribisi credit for pulling this roll off.

howl's moving castle. perfect eight. out of ten, of course.

yeah.

and thats all i have to say about that.

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Oh, I'm sorry. The critics didn't like it, so I should let them influence me when I go to see the movie. You can't rely on the critics to let you know what's good to watch. Do you let the media think for you all the time?

I watch a movie so that I can be entertained and Jumper was entertaining. I was aware the critcs didn't like it. I also know that I've wasted money on tickets to movies the critics liked. But you go ahead and listen the critics. And while you're at it, don't bother to have a single original thought.

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If you watch a movie full of expectations based on the hype, you’ll hate it.

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I have to agree about the critics. I never read them any more. If a movie takes your fancy then go along and see it if not stay away. If I listened to the critics here I would have missed out on some movies that I really loved.

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I have finally found people that feel the same way that I do about critics!!

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I went to the theater yesterday to watch "Sweeney Todd" 10/10, I liked it very much.

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Ah, another fan! :thumbs_up :D

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Waterloo Bridge - 7/10
The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer - 10/10!

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I really like Robert Taylor in "Waterloo Bridge", but Vivien Leigh's performance doesn't do much for me in there.
LOVE "The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer"!! I used to watch it a lot, but I haven't seen it in years, though! I adore Cary Grant!!!

I watched "Pulp Fiction" yesterday - 3/10. It was quite dull, I expected so much more. It had its moments, but generally I find it disappointing.

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I watched "Pulp Fiction" yesterday - 3/10. It was quite dull, I expected so much more. It had its moments, but generally I find it disappointing.

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Did you not like the soundtrack for the film either? I thought it was excellent!

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I watched "Pulp Fiction" yesterday - 3/10. It was quite dull, I expected so much more. It had its moments, but generally I find it disappointing.

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I wholeheartedly agree. Although like Vheissu I dig the soundtrack.

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I watched "Pulp Fiction" yesterday - 3/10. It was quite dull, I expected so much more. It had its moments, but generally I find it disappointing.

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I probably liked it a little more than you did. I might give it a 6/10. I do have to agree that it has its moments. But when it has its moments, the moments are very good. There are some good lines in there. I was actually bored with the Bruce Willis part of the story. I guess it was all necessary for the story, though!

Boondock Saints - 9/10. The only bit I didn't like was the kinda cheesy way they had the brothers decide to start upon their quest.

Resevoir Dogs - 4/4 stars

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I probably liked it a little more than you did. I might give it a 6/10. I do have to agree that it has its moments. But when it has its moments, the moments are very good. There are some good lines in there. I was actually bored with the Bruce Willis part of the story. I guess it was all necessary for the story, though!

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LadyWentworth, you know what? I have never yet have gotten myself to watch Pulp Fiction. I just feel I won't like it. I even have checked it out of my library and then ended up taking it back, unwatched. Strange; I always feel like it will be a waste of my time. So gee, you gave it a generous 6/10.

Did you see Johnny D last night on the Oscars? I was thinking of you when they showed the clip from "Sweeny Todd"...my mom said "Is that really Johnny Depp?"....I laughed and said "he looked a lot different didn't he mom?" I should show her JD in "Edward Scizzorhands", eh?

Depp's looked the perpetual same off-camera for time immemorial...as for his alter egos, er...

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Depp's looked the perpetual same off-camera for time immemorial...as for his alter egos, er...

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hahaha - that was so true! same scraggly hair, same half there facial hair thingie....same strange clothes - that's JD for you! ;) Yes, as to his alter-egos - good way to put it - how many are there now? I think he truly loves makeup!

I thought Tilda Swinson took the cake with her very different black... half gown....

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hahaha - that was so true! same scraggly hair, same half there facial hair thingie....same strange clothes - that's JD for you! ;) Yes, as to his alter-egos - good way to put it - how many are there now? I think he truly loves makeup!

I thought Tilda Swinson took the cake with her very different black... half gown....

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Johnny Depp looks good. He has aged very well. I can't agree with you about Tilda Swinson though (that is if you're saying you liked what she looked like... I didn't read your post very carefully). Her dress looked like a hideous trash bag draped over one shoulder. And why didn't she try to do something with her hair? She won an Oscar and she looked dressed for a day of lounging around the house reading books or something. If you're going to the Oscars, you should look elegant and put together...especially if you're up for an award. If I were her, I would have worn something that had two sleaves at least. Or, I would have hired a trainer to get those white pasty arms toned up. Anyway....

"Casper" i forgot which one... er, the one were a girl and her dad moves into a house were casper lives... 8.9/10. sometimes it went from a very sad moment to a rock song theme, but other then that... i could have cried, that's how good it was. dang, now i wanna watch it again. :lol:

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Johnny Depp looks good. He has aged very well. I can't agree with you about Tilda Swinson though (that is if you're saying you liked what she looked like... I didn't read your post very carefully). Her dress looked like a hideous trash bag draped over one shoulder. And why didn't she try to do something with her hair? She won an Oscar and she looked dressed for a day of lounging around the house reading books or something. If you're going to the Oscars, you should look elegant and put together...especially if you're up for an award. If I were her, I would have worn something that had two sleaves at least. Or, I would have hired a trainer to get those white pasty arms toned up. Anyway....

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:lol: Oh Shalot, I was just being sarcastic about Tilda and 'trash bag' is a very good description of her half-dress; yeah couldn't she afford another sleeve? It was totally shapeless and made her look thinner, pastier than ever. You are right, her hair looked like she was ready to lounge or go to the beach. No, when I said 'she took the cake' I definitely, meant for the worst outfit there!!! :sick:

Yes, JD is very good looking and he ages great. I just mean he usually is trying to see through his unruly hair but then again he might be competing with Burton now - ever see his hair? JD could wear a half black trashbag dress with one arm and look cute - he could pull it off better than Swinson did - anyday.

Wolf Creek. Filmed in the Australian Outback. Very real, very creepy, but good-creepy. Check it out.

Be Kind, Rewind - Jack Black, Mos Def, Danny Glover, Mia Farrow
Original, entertaining, humorous, and humanitarian. Worth it.

P2 - Gory enough. Ahh...

i'm doing a back to back robert altman M*A*S*H / Gosford Park. Both were funny I can't say which I liked better. M*A*S*H had wackier moments but Gosford Park had the big actors.

i also watched before those two The Cook, the Thief, His Wife and Her lover; probably one of the eeriest atmosphere I saw in movies. I'm a bit disappointed in the end that they didn't let the thief eat much of the lover. if i were the director i'd ask him to eat his entire genital.

but all in all fun movie experience with those three.

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Did you not like the soundtrack for the film either? I thought it was excellent!

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I liked it, it is very nice. Still I don't think I will try to find it and listen to it. It will remind too much of the film :lol:

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I probably liked it a little more than you did. I might give it a 6/10. I do have to agree that it has its moments. But when it has its moments, the moments are very good. There are some good lines in there. I was actually bored with the Bruce Willis part of the story. I guess it was all necessary for the story, though!

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I was generally board with the whole film. I think I was constantly checking when it is going to be over. I was thinking: "Why is it so long? There is nothing interesting happening!!!"

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LadyWentworth, you know what? I have never yet have gotten myself to watch Pulp Fiction. I just feel I won't like it. I even have checked it out of my library and then ended up taking it back, unwatched. Strange; I always feel like it will be a waste of my time. So gee, you gave it a generous 6/10.

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It is a waste of time, Janine. I think it is really overrated. I don't know why people like it so much as I said it has its moments, but generally there is nothing special in it.

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Johnny Depp looks good. He has aged very well. I can't agree with you about Tilda Swinson though (that is if you're saying you liked what she looked like... I didn't read your post very carefully). Her dress looked like a hideous trash bag draped over one shoulder. And why didn't she try to do something with her hair? She won an Oscar and she looked dressed for a day of lounging around the house reading books or something. If you're going to the Oscars, you should look elegant and put together...especially if you're up for an award. If I were her, I would have worn something that had two sleaves at least. Or, I would have hired a trainer to get those white pasty arms toned up. Anyway....

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Perhaps, beacuse Tilda Swinton is a REAL actress who cares more about Art, than promoting silly gowns of silly designers. She comes from Theater, the people there tend to focus on Acting, not running around as if they are on the catwalk.;) I have studied it and I know a few things more.

Anyway, yesterday I saw "Nostalghia" by Tarkovsky.
Well, an easy 10/10, of course. We are talking about Art, I think.

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Perhaps, beacuse Tilda Swinton is a REAL actress who cares more about Art, than promoting silly gowns of silly designers. She comes from Theater, the people there tend to focus on Acting, not running around as if they are on the catwalk.;) I have studied it and I know a few things more.

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Do enlighten me. What are these few more things you know about? Real actress or not, she looked terrible. I guess she takes herself so seriously that she is above the use of a hairbrush.

Anyway, the Oscars snubbed Brad Renfro, who died really recently. They did their little memorial and ended it up with Heath Ledger, but left out Brad, who died a week before. I guess Brad was not good enough to be included in their snotty little presentation.

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Anyway, the Oscars snubbed Brad Renfro, who died really recently. They did their little memorial and ended it up with Heath Ledger, but left out Brad, who died a week before. I guess Brad was not good enough to be included in their snotty little presentation.

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You know, I didn't even realize that they didn't mention him. I was just thinking about how I really dislike it that they allow applause during that montage. Especially because some of them get more applause than others. I just think that they should show them all respect with silence. Anyway, I did notice that it seemed like they showed less people than they should have. Not only that, I noticed that the people they did show were "bigger" names (that includes the cinematographer and so on - not just the actors). I thought that was odd. Well, they used to recognize all of the people who died throughout the year. I couldn't even come up with the smallest idea as to why they would've have changed it to only show respect for the more recognizable names.

I watched "Brazil" this afternoon, it was recommended to me by a friend and as a strange film and I decided to see it. I think I expected something even weirder, but I liked it, so - 9/10. The end was great, absolutely unpredictable, actually the whole film was pretty unpredictable.

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Do enlighten me. What are these few more things you know about? Real actress or not, she looked terrible. I guess she takes herself so seriously that she is above the use of a hairbrush.

Anyway, the Oscars snubbed Brad Renfro, who died really recently. They did their little memorial and ended it up with Heath Ledger, but left out Brad, who died a week before. I guess Brad was not good enough to be included in their snotty little presentation.

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Amalia, I am well aware that Tilda Swinson is a great actress. I don't know the definition of a 'real actress' as you put it. Does that mean that we must exclude all actors and actresses that never set foot on a stage?
And even if she is far above others in her theatrical talents, does that give her the right to look idiotic in public? I do think stage actors care what they wear - why else would she spend a fortune on a 'Lavin' design?

Quinn, I don't care if her dress was a Lavin or a Hefty, one does have vision and could see it was not at all attractive on her. I also agree with Shalot - a once through lightly brush on that mop of red hair would have improved her emensely.

I happen to like Tilda Swinson emensely, as an actress, and I have to tell you she really knocked me over with that dress! I might have expected sheik or avant-garde, but that was pushing the envelope a bit.

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Do enlighten me. What are these few more things you know about? Real actress or not, she looked terrible. I guess she takes herself so seriously that she is above the use of a hairbrush.

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It would be good for the sake of discussion to leave the irony aside. I can be ironic when I want to, just as well. I don't show off, but since you want me to, I will mention my TWO degrees in English and World Theatre, and my five seminars in stage setting and costuming. Would that enlighten you? I've dedicated my life in theatre world, but that's hardly the topic here.My views on the values of an actress are different from yours and Janine's, and perhaps everyone's. I think this is to be respected. I don't need to justify my views in any case, and I don't feel the need to enlighten anyone at all. I will have to disagree with what the majority believes, we all have our opinion, that's just fine. That's my view on the subject, and I don't need you to agree with me.

And Janine, YES, REAL ACTORS DO COME FROM THE STAGE WORLD. And if you think she was "idiotic", that's your opinion. In any case, I understand your point, I respect it, of course, but I strongly disagree.

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It would be good for the sake of discussion to leave the irony aside. I can be ironic when I want to, just as well. I don't show off, but since you want me to, I will mention my TWO degrees in English and World Theatre, and my five seminars in stage setting and costuming. Would that enlighten you? I've dedicated my life in theatre world, but that's hardly the topic here.My views on the values of an actress are different from yours and Janine's, and perhaps everyone's. I think this is to be respected. I don't need to justify my views in any case, and I don't feel the need to enlighten anyone at all. I will have to disagree with what the majority believes, we all have our opinion, that's just fine. That's my view on the subject, and I don't need you to agree with me.

And Janine, YES, REAL ACTORS DO COME FROM THE STAGE WORLD. And if you think she was "idiotic", that's your opinion. In any case, I understand your point, I respect it, of course, but I strongly disagree.

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Well, with your TWO English degrees, you should be able to offer more of an explanation what you know, as you said in your original response. Instead, you just said that she is a REAL actress, and that you know more because you have studied. And that's nice. I am happy for you and your knowledge. But it doesn't have anything to do with the fact that she looked bad. How exactly does her stage experience exempt her from trying to look presentable? That's all I was asking. But, please, don't enlighten me. I don't even care. All I need to know is that you have studied and I should be satisfied with the fact that you have 2 degrees and that makes you an authority and you don't have to elaborate further. I will just take you at your word, because you have 2 degrees.

El Topo by Alejandro Jodorowski...see it...

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Well, with your TWO English degrees, you should be able to offer more of an explanation what you know, as you said in your original response. Instead, you just said that she is a REAL actress, and that you know more because you have studied. And that's nice. I am happy for you and your knowledge. But it doesn't have anything to do with the fact that she looked bad. How exactly does her stage experience exempt her from trying to look presentable? That's all I was asking. But, please, don't enlighten me. I don't even care. All I need to know is that you have studied and I should be satisfied with the fact that you have 2 degrees and that makes you an authority and you don't have to elaborate further. I will just take you at your word, because you have 2 degrees.

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Irony again? Very kind, actually...

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Well, with your TWO English degrees, you should be able to offer more of an explanation what you know, as you said in your original response. Instead, you just said that she is a REAL actress, and that you know more because you have studied. And that's nice. I am happy for you and your knowledge. But it doesn't have anything to do with the fact that she looked bad. How exactly does her stage experience exempt her from trying to look presentable? That's all I was asking. But, please, don't enlighten me. I don't even care. All I need to know is that you have studied and I should be satisfied with the fact that you have 2 degrees and that makes you an authority and you don't have to elaborate further. I will just take you at your word, because you have 2 degrees.

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I never said I am an authority. I don't try to "enlighten" people who wouldn't understand. I consider the subject closed. Many people should try to respect others with different opinion. And you can say whatever you want, but you will leave my education out if this. That's the end of the discussion as fas as I am concerned. I can see that having a different opinion means being discriminated and humiliated. Very nice of you...

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I never said I am an authority. I don't try to "enlighten" people who wouldn't understand. I consider the subject closed. Many people should try to respect others with different opinion. And you can say whatever you want, but you will leave my education out if this. That's the end of the discussion as fas as I am concerned. I can see that having a different opinion means being discriminated and humiliated. Very nice of you...

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You're the one you brought your education up to begin with!!! Amazing. But you are right about one thing -- this discussion is closed. It's idiotic. I don't understand why you're getting so upset. You're the one who said you know all about it, and you implied whether you intended to or not, that I am some kind of idiot because I said Tilda Swinson wore an ugly dress. And you have two degrees and you've studied so you know more. You're the one that brought your education into it, not me.

Say whatever you want, I don't talk small anymore over unimportant, trivial matters, like a black piece of cloth. That's over, I hold to my opinion, you hold to yours. However I must say I never mentioned the term "idiot". My EDUCATION does not allow me to call people names. Especially, people whose opinions I respect, even if they are different from my own. Something very rare, I fear.
This conflict made me forget about the film, oh well...

"The Sea Inside"- 10/10
Javier Bardem is easily THE best actor of the new generation. In my opinion, at least.

"The Sea Inside" was a excellent film. I just saw that about a month ago. Very well done. "The Dancer Upstairs" is another Bordem film you might want to check out.


Small talk is fine with me. I am only human. I don't even mind being called an idiot about it. At my age who the heck cares about such trivials?

If you all want to check out the Oscar polls and articles, I did a little online research on fashion.

http://fabsugar.com/1069670 poll


http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegrap...014909,00.html

part of article:

Not fairing so well in the style stakes were best supporting actress nominee Tilda Swinton in a baggy black velvet dress, Daniel Day-Lewis' playwright wife Rebecca Miller in a frou-frou off-the-shoulder gown accented by red bow straps and screenwriting nominee Diablo Cody in a flowing leopard print gown which showed off a large Varga girl tattoo on her arm.

This link shows the best and worst dressed:

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/ae/mis...title=Academy%

I now have to say I hated Daniel Day-Lewis' wife's gown equally as much. She appears to be a very beautiful woman, but that gown is something else.

Jumper, about 9.5/10 I really enjoyed it but it could have been longer. It seemed that right when it started getting good that it ended. Hopefully they make a sequal or something.

Definitely Maybe, 9/10 I don't like chick flicks usually, but this one had me in tears.

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Not fairing so well in the style stakes were best supporting actress nominee Tilda Swinton in a baggy black velvet dress, Daniel Day-Lewis' playwright wife Rebecca Miller in a frou-frou off-the-shoulder gown accented by red bow straps and screenwriting nominee Diablo Cody in a flowing leopard print gown which showed off a large Varga girl tattoo on her arm.


I now have to say I hated Daniel Day-Lewis' wife's gown equally as much. She appears to be a very beautiful woman, but that gown is something else.

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I must agree with you Janine, Miller's dress was indeed something else. And I had to laugh at some of the other dresses as well. I do wonder sometimes whatever possesses some people to wear certain...items?For lack of a better term, because some things, no matter what 'name brand' they carry, cannot fall under the category of clothing. And I thought that actors/actresses and whatnot who go to these events could afford a personal stylist. With reasonable taste. You know, to avoid these sort of...mishaps from happening.

Guess I was wrong.

I actually had to look up and see who Diablo Cody was....oh dear.

Terribly sorry to go against the flow, but I guess that's good for discussion! I'd actually give 9/10 to Pulp Fiction. If you can't see why it's a good movie I'll try to elaborate on this review. Maybe I'm taking its excellence for granted and not being critical about it, but hey, I'm only human :)

And I think it's great that there are critics. You should resource to them (the good ones) as a way of complementing your knowledge on, and understanding of, the film. Sometimes they do know what they're talking about. There are times I read a review and just get amused at how wrong I think it is, and there are times I read a review and think about things that had never occured to me before and make a lot of sense.

In addition, my reason for coming here: yet another 9/10, this time to "Into the Wild". I think I would have given it 7/10 if I hadn't also a vague dream of going away for a while (but not to the edge of the world!). Apart from a couple of things that could be better (I'd say which, but they are kind of spoilers), perfect acting, amazing photography, and Sean Penn proves that he has a lot to offer as a director.

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I must agree with you Janine, Miller's dress was indeed something else. And I had to laugh at some of the other dresses as well. I do wonder sometimes whatever possesses some people to wear certain...items?For lack of a better term, because some things, no matter what 'name brand' they carry, cannot fall under the category of clothing. And I thought that actors/actresses and whatnot who go to these events could afford a personal stylist. With reasonable taste. You know, to avoid these sort of...mishaps from happening.

Guess I was wrong.

I actually had to look up and see who Diablo Cody was....oh dear.

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Yeah, I agree with all you said vheissu. Miller's dress looked like the designer said 'oh, now should we add a little red frou frou here on the shoulders' - a few too many ideas in one 'blooming' dress...sorry for the pun.:) Well, it matched he hubbys's suit, I suppose. I also do not really know who Diablo Cody is. I just recalled that huge tatoo on her arm when she accepted the award. I hardly even noticed her dress since I was trying to figure out what the tatoo was.
Personally, I love the Hollywood look and the glamour. The stars come out to have a celebration and a big party one night of the year and why not look their best? I guess I am old-fashioned or something, but I really thought some of them looked stunningly beautiful and handsome. You don't see men donning one armed tuxes, do you?

Hi Grace, what is that film about? I will have to put it on my list. Wow, so many movies, so little time!

Last night I watched:

A Midsummer Night's Dream ~ the 1937(?) film, by the great Max Reinhardt. I loved it! The imagery was quite amazing and creative for such an early black and white production. It is always interesting to see such early special effects. This film is so entertaining and fun. It is a very Hollywood type production, but so magical and humorous. The set designs/costume designs were lavish and interesting. I love the way Oberon is depicted as the dark lord of the fairyland. There is one amazing visual scene, when his billowing cloak, brings on night. The scene involves these large bat creatures and they accompany night as it shrouds the fairyworld. It is a long take and well worth seeing the imagery in that one scene. The dancing was beautiful and inovative and elegant and all the acting was well done. I don't think the text was greatly shortened either and I enjoyed that aspect of hearing all of the Shakespeare lines. This was the first film ever for actress Olivia De Haviland - a classic beauty. It is definitely an old time classic, fun to view over and over again.

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Hi Grace, what is that film about? I will have to put it on my list. Wow, so many movies, so little time!

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Which film? Jumper or Definitely Maybe?